Why and How to Clean Your Makeup Brushes

It’s important to keep your makeup brushes clean for several reasons. Makeup brushes can harbor bacteria, mold and other yucky things. They can also lose their effectiveness and won’t last as long if not kept clean. This post from Wellness Mama tells you...

Silver

Editor’s Note:  This is Sandra Robbie’s first post as a featured contributor. She and I have known each other since she was 5 and I was 8. Our families played together almost daily. We were next-door neighbors until one by one, all of us went out on our...

Coping With Caregiver Criticism

None of us becomes a caregiver because it is easy. You do it for a multitude of reasons. You become caregivers out of love, respect, devotion, necessity, obligation, and sometimes because nobody else is available to do it. We take on this role not always knowing there...

How Wearable Tech is Helping Women in Their 50s Understand Their Health Goals

With age comes wisdom, but also many health concerns and challenges. Today, more than ever, women are becoming more connected and taking advantage of electronic devices. Wearables can help monitor and track health concerns and fitness goals. With women providing the...

Advice for Caregivers Navigating Post-Hospital Recovery

  Helping a loved one recover after a hospitalization can be very challenging, especially if they require follow-up medical attention after being discharged. Many older adults require what’s called “post-acute care” to guide and support them through their...

5 Ways to Decrease the Challenges When Siblings are Caring for a Parent

  Editor’s Note: Today is National Siblings Day so this article by Iris is particularly relevant! Thanks to better medications and healthcare we are living longer. That does not ensure a quality of life to match our extended years. Many times the role of...